Ford introduced the F-Series of pickups after World War II (1948), and they would go on to be best-sellers to this day. Unlike previous light-duty trucks, the F-Series was no longer based on a car platform. The F-100 was the half-ton model, and the fifth generation was produced from 1967 to 1972 with few changes from year to year. This Gen 5 F-100 is from 1972 and has been partially restored, but that was eight years ago, and it no longer runs.
When the F-100 was reworked for 1967-72, it was a little less pedestrian than before and overall dimensions increased slightly. More engine choices were offered, including the 390 cubic inch “FE” V8 which we’re told occupies the engine bay of this pickup. It also has a 4-speed manual transmission, so the truck likely had a lot of pulling power back in its day.
We’re told that 60% of this Ford was restored in 2007, but we don’t know what the remaining 40% is. And it probably all needs to be redone anyway after sitting for quite some time. The motor was rebuilt and has 6,000 miles on it. A Rhino bedliner was added but no photos of that part of the vehicle are provided. The paint was also redone but now has some scratches and cracks now.
This Ford has been living in a barn since at least 2016 and “ran when parked”. The seller would entertain trading it for a boat (type unknown). Located in Silt, Colorado, this old workhorse is available here on craigslist for $10,000. More and better photos would help seal the deal.
Might be an interesting truck. But abiding by the unwritten Craigslist rules, the ad provides meager information and the amount and quality of pictures is even worse.
And don’t you dare email or text the seller.
But you do get a decade old pine scent air refresher.
And the smell of whatever that is on the seat.
Let’s see….overpriced for condition (tons of these old trucks in similar condition here in Colorado), poor description and as said by others even worse photos, and Silt is not exactly on the eastern front range corridor where there might be more potential buyers. The seller really did himself a lot of favors. I think a lot of folks feel these are valuable just because they exist, irrespective of condition. $5k – $6k truck at most.
I guess “restored” is a relative term.
I assume it is a long box, because they go out of their way not to tell you. Like you won’r know. About 8 months ago I bought a 1973 F-100 P/U, 1/2 ton, short box, 302, 3 speed on the column, factory A/C, Deluxe Cab and it had been in storage since at least 1980. I paid real retail 20 K. Was it worth it I think so even having spent about 12 K in parts to make it like new and dependable. Is it worth it, I don’t know, but I wouldn’t have considered it if it was a long box farm truck, with all standard equipment.
Years ago I purchased one from a wrecking yard for $400 bucks cleaned and detailed it / oil change and tune up sold it to a dealer for $1200 that dealer sold it to someone else who totaled it in a drunk driving accident and I started getting letters from the tow company for towing and storage. glad I filed the report of sale. These are nice hard working trucks from back when they knew how to build trucks compared to what you get today.
Hmm, I’d check the tag on this before pulling the trigger, there’s no visual clues to the difference between a 360 and a 390. You have to do a stroke check. Not to say a 360 is a bad choice, I had one in my ’75, but the 390 had a few at least 50 more ponies.
Greetings all!…Russ,48 was the first year for the F series BUT…. FORD started using different chassis for car and pickup in 1942… same generation through 1947….
I think I was lucky to buy my 66 F-100, last year of fourth F series, for $9,500 in late 2019 before Covid hit. It had a Mustang HO 302, AOD and Trutrac added to 9″, so not stock, but it ran well after I adjusted the Holley and changed pushrods, shims, new brakes. My lesson with brakes is don’t take short cuts and do everything including new drums, adding a Wilwood master too. I had the wheels off many times. Why didn’t the seller try to clean and get the truck running, or pay someone? It would be a better sell. Too much of a gamble otherwise.